[mdlug] Xandros joins M$ "preferred Linux distro" list

[bob dion]

Robert G. Brown wrote:
> On Tue, 05 Jun 2007 06:55:41 -0400, Mathew Enders <mathew.enders at prodigy.net> wrote:
> 
>> Doesn't that statement also include all linux distrobutions since they
>> are basically all distributing the same thing just bundled up diffrent
>> and sometimes with some distro unique tools added in.
> 
> Unfortunately, these things are not hashed out on the "basics". The
> Microsoft approach here in interesting....
> 
> 1. Use the "stick" of FUD and threats of litigation if others don't
>    come to the table.
> 2. Use the "carrot" of cooperation and immunity from litigation as
>    the benefit of coming to terms.
> 3. Insert compatibility tools to expand the reach of an "embrace and
>    extend" approach.
> 
> The first action drives off potential Linux customers and deprives
> Linux distributors of what some may term "the high ground".
> 
> The second motivates many distributors to gain legitimacy and acceptance
> in he broader market.
> 
> The third, probably the most dangerous, will create a fault line between
> those who come  to agreements with MS, and those who don't.
> 

So Microsoft it-self has become a cancer.

BD